The antiques that Zhang Wenfu brought to overturn the case were sold by Master Du to Chen Guanfu, the son of the Marquisate, for 7,500 taels. A small profit of 1,000 taels. Chen Guanlou's principle is that you must leave your name behind when doing good things. He knocked on Zhang Wenfu's cell door and told him, "Your matter is settled. I will guarantee you to go out within ten days or half a month. This time, I didn't make a penny. The antiques you brought were all paid in." "Thank you, Chen Yucheng! I am deeply grateful for your kindness. When I get out, if I become prosperous in the future, I will definitely repay you." "Just remember this. Don't turn your face against me when the time comes." "Chen Yucheng is joking. Zhang is definitely not an ungrateful person." Zhang Wenfu was absolutely sincere at this moment. As for how many hours or days this sincerity can last, no one can say. Anyway, by this time next year, it will definitely be forgotten. Chen Guanlou never takes the gratitude and gratitude of prisoners released from prison to heart. Whoever takes it seriously is an idiot. However, he would take the threat of swearing revenge to heart. Gratitude is 99% false, revenge is 70% to 80% true. The scrap rate of jailers is also quite high.
If he was not a warrior, he would have died 800 years ago, and the grass on his grave is estimated to be as high as a person. "I know, Mr. Zhang is a righteous man. I will personally escort you out of prison tomorrow." Things happened faster than Chen Guanlou expected. After only three or five days, the Ministry of Justice issued an official document. Zhang Wenfu's case was closed and he could be released from prison. Sure enough, with the money in place and the right people, the Ministry of Justice, which likes to procrastinate, can be efficient for once. Chen Guanlou personally took the official document and went down to the A-shaped prison to congratulate him in person. Zhang Wenfu was surprised. In front of the jailer, he bowed to Chen Guanlou, very sincerely. Regardless of whether it was a gratitude or not, based on this attitude, this deal is worth it. Other prisoners don't bow. They say a word of thanks, which is a sign of respect. "Now that you are released from prison, do your job well and don't go back to prison. The price for the second time is different." "Is it cheaper than the first time?" Pah! He still wants to take advantage of the prison. Zhang Wenfu, this thief, has learned bad things. The jailer went to notify the Zhang family. Unfortunately, no one came to pick him up until Zhang Wenfu finished washing and changed into clean clothes. Chen Guanlou was very generous, "Come on, call a carriage for Mr. Zhang." The jailer took the order and left. Then, he asked with concern, "Are you sure you are your parents' biological child?" No one came to pick you up after you were released from prison. This treatment is not like a biological child, but more like an adopted child, or the child of a foot-washing maid. Tsk... In this day and age, the children born by foot-washing maids are three times lower than the illegitimate children born by concubines. Foot-washing maids are the lowest slaves. Concubines may still be good citizens.
Since ancient times, a son is honored by his mother, and this is true. Zhang Wenfu's face was ashen, and he was very embarrassed. He said in a loud voice: "Thank you for worrying about me, Chen Yucheng. Of course, I am my parents' biological child. Look at my appearance, a typical Zhang family member." "Could it be that you were adopted? You were originally... Mrs. Zhang had no children at that time, so she took you to her side to raise you as a concubine?" "Impossible!" Zhang Wenfu's defense was broken directly, and his face was distorted. "I am my mother's biological child, and I am definitely not adopted. Chen Yucheng, please stop talking nonsense and spreading rumors and slander." "But..." Chen Guanlou looked outside the gate. It was empty. No one from the Zhang family came out, not even a servant. "You are treated like a biological child. Besides, you have a reputation. No matter how powerful the Zhang family is, it is not so powerful that they despise and despise Juren." Anyway, in Zhang Wenfu's generation, there are only four people who have passed the imperial examination. One Jinshi, one Juren, and two Xiucai. With this level, wouldn't it be too arrogant to say that you despise the achievements of the Juren and look down on the Juren Zhang Wenfu? Since you don't despise his achievements, then you despise his origin. Rich families are full of secrets. Legitimate children, illegitimate children, unknown origins, unknown birth mothers... Zhang Wenfu is still struggling, "Impossible! Absolutely impossible! It must be that the jailer did a bad job and didn't send the news of my release to the Zhang family." Chen Guanlou watched the show without any hesitation and sighed directly, "Mr. Zhang, you are an adult, you can't pretend to be confused when you know the truth. Go home and observe carefully, and ask the old servants at home about the situation." "Chen Yucheng, don't talk nonsense. I am the child of my parents, this is a fact, and no one can distort it." "Yes, yes, of course you are the child of the Zhang family. Damn it, are you all lazy today? Call a carriage, it hasn't come for such a long time." Chen Guanlou cursed. Master Mu Qingshan reminded him, "There is a temple fair today, and the carriages in the city are in short supply." "Ah, is there a temple fair? I have been busy all day and forgot about it." "The new emperor ascended the throne. In order to boost people's morale and activate the market, Xiangguo Temple and other temples and Taoist temples held a temple fair for a month." "I know about this. I will go to the temple fair tomorrow when I have time. Master Zhang probably doesn't have time to go shopping. You have a lot of things to do when you are released from prison. Hey, the carriage hasn't come yet. Master Zhang, come on, have a cup of tea first, calm down, and wait slowly." "I'm not angry." Zhang Wenfu tried hard to save his face and at least saved his face. "Yes, yes, you are the famous Master Zhang, with unparalleled temperament, you will definitely not be angry. Otherwise, I will send someone to notify Master Ye. He is your good brother. When he hears the news of your release from prison, he will definitely welcome you back." Zhang Wenfu sat there without saying anything, obviously acquiescing to Chen Guanlou's arrangement. Chen Guanlou immediately winked at his master Mu Qingshan, who understood and quickly arranged for the jailer to inform Mr. Ye. Mr. Ye worked in the government office. The government offices of the imperial court were all on several adjacent streets, and it was closer to Tianlao than to the Marquis' Mansion. The jailers who ran errands were all hardworking, smart, and perceptive. Relying on the skin of the Tianlao jailer, he deceived and met Mr. Ye on duty very smoothly, and told him that Zhang Wenfu was out of prison and was waiting for him to pick him up in Tianlao. Master Ye: ... "Is he out of prison? Waiting for me to pick him up?" "That's right! You are Master Zhang's good friend, you should welcome him. Master Ye, go quickly. It will be a waste of time if you are late." Master Ye: ...
I always feel that this matter is a bit strange, but the jailer keeps nagging in his ear. Master Ye didn't have time to think about it, and was fooled into taking a carriage to Tianlao. Good friends meet, it's so touching! Master Ye realized it later and finally found out what was wrong. Zhang Wenfu was released from prison, why didn't the Zhang family come to pick him up? As a friend, even if he wanted to welcome him, he should arrange it after Zhang Wenfu went home and settled down.